The NAF Physio Podcast

077 Changing other peoples behaviour to exercise

18 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Its been nearly a year since the last episode but we are back with a banger Trying to help people change their behaviour to exercise is incredibly dif...

076 Whats The Big Deal About Non Specific Pain

01 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

We are back... again! After a 6 month break, the NAF is back, but this is a little different than usual as it's a shared podcast with The Better Clini...

075 Talking About Older Females Lifting Heavy Sh*t with Dr Sarah Court and Laurel Beversdorf

11 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of the NAF Adam talks with two of his favorite people from across the pond in the USA and the hosts of his new favorite podcast Moveme...

074 Talking About Strength and Conditioning with Claire Minshull

16 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of the NAF Adam talks with Claire about what Strength and Conditioning means, some of its benefits and limitations in MSK rehab, and s...

073 Talking About Performing and Dance with Liz Bayley

19 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

After an extended podcast break Adam talks with Liz Bayley about pain, injury, and rehab in performers and dancers. Liz has years of experience as a p...

UPDATE: Its been a while!

29 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this short update, Adam explains why the NAF hasn't been around for 18 months... and whats going to happen with it in the future... that's if you'r...

072 Talking About ACL Healing with Dr Steph Filbay

12 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Adam and Greg are joined by Dr Steph Filbay to discuss her research on non-surgical healing of fully ruptured ACLs To follow Steph cl...

Extrasode 24: Why you suck at change and what you can do about it?

02 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this extrasode Adam takes a look at why so many of us fail with our New Years resolutions and what we can try and do to succeed. To read the blog c...

071 Talking about ACLs, NKT, and hope for 2023

14 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this last episode of the year, Greg and Adam review some recent literature on spontaneous ACL healing, the cult that is NKT and some promising sign...

Extrasode 23: Clinical Magic Tricks

03 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Adam takes a look at some of the claims and issues around symptom modification tests, as well as a rant about academic arrogance To r...

070 Talking About Exercise for Pain with Dr Michael Rathleff

27 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this months episode Adam and Greg are joined by Dr Michael Rathleff to discuss his work and thoughts on exercise for pain. To find out more about M...

Extrasode 22: Steps to Success

09 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this months extrasode Adam talks about his experiences with trying to walk a bit more. To read the blog click here To become a NAF Patreon click he...

069 Talking About Movement Screening

24 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this month's show, Adam and Greg discuss the role of screening how people move without pain or injury to reduce or prevent the risk of pain and inj...

Extrasode 21: What makes a good Physio?

06 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this months extrasode Adam takes a look at some of the more realistic and honest traits that make a good physio. To read the original blog click he...

068 Talking About Risks of Heavy Lifting

25 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this months episode Adam and Greg discuss some recent debates that have re-emerged around the risk of lifting or squatting with heavy loads. To fin...

Extrasode 20: Why Lifting with a Straight Spine Doesn't Reduce Your Risk of Back Pain

07 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this month's extrasode Adam discusses the divisive topic of lifting with a straight or bent spine and the risk and rewards of doing that. To read t...

067 Talking About MSK Imaging with Dr Daniel Fascia

23 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this month's episode, Adam talks with Dr Daniel Fascia about the role, benefits, risks, and potential harms of diagnostic imaging within musculoske...

Extrasode 19: A Picture is Not Always Worth A 1000 Words

06 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this month's extrasode Adam takes a look at some of the benefits and risks of medical imaging in MSK issues. To read the blog and get the reference...

066 Talking About Exercise For Pain with Ben Cormack

25 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this months episode Adam and Greg are joined by Ben Cormack who is well known for his views and knowledge on pain and exercise to discuss what the ...

Extrasode 18: Profanity In Physiotherapy

05 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

WARNING: This months extrasode comes with an extra adult language warning as Adam takes a look at the role of cursing and swearing in physiotherapy an...

065 Talking About Student Experiences

23 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this months episode Adam and Greg talk with Daniel Lowe who has just finished his physio training to get his experiences of what its like being a p...

Extrasode 17: Outcome Measures Suck

07 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this month's extrasode Adam takes a quick look at the day to day issues and frustrations he has with many outcome measures. To read the blog in ful...

064 Talking About Running Injuries

22 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this month's episode Greg and Adam look at some claims made by the American College of Sports Medicine about how to run to reduce injury and increa...

Extrasode 16: Big Fat Lies

03 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this months extrasode Adam takes a quick look at obesity and weight management To read the blog in full click here To find out more about Rehab Gur...

063 Talking About Ban The Clam

21 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this month's episode, Adam and Greg discuss some recent calls to 'ban the clam' shell exercise for those with lateral hip pain. To find out more ab...

Extrasode 15: Why You Hate Simplicity

03 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this months extrasode Adam discusses our biases towards complexity and the issues and problems this can create. To read the blog in full head here ...

062 Talking About The SIJ with Diane Lee

20 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This months show is a little different than usual in that this is a recording of a live debate Adam had with Dianne Lee around the SIJ. This came abou...

Extrasode 14: Online Education with Jack Chew

03 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this months extrasode, Adam talks with Jack Chew from Physio Matters about the pro's and con's of online education. So to find out about Adams Pack...

061 Talking About Thoracic Spines

19 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this months episode Adam and Greg discuss the role of much debated thoracic spine in performance, pain, and pathology. Does it lack mobility in mos...

Extrasode 13: Solutions For Your Resolutions

05 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

HAPPY NEW YEAR 🥳  In this months extrasode Adam shares his views and opinions on New Year's resolutions as well as makes a few of his own. The ori...

2021 SPECIAL HOLIDAY SHOW

19 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In this special seasonal episode, all 3 of the PT Podcast Network shows come together to share some festive spirit  for a final time. Join Adam & Gre...

Extrasode 12: Keeping Your Mojo Strong

07 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In this months extrasode Adam shares some of his tips and tactics for keeping your exercise mojo going through the holiday season and beyond. To becom...

060 Talking About Classification Systems for Back Pain with Scott Tagliaferri

27 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In this months show Adam and Greg are joined by PhD candidate Scott Tagliaferri about his most recent publication looking at the effects of classifica...

Extrasode 11: Back Pain Guidelines, Online Criticism, and Copyright Infringement

05 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

This months extrasode is a change from the one planned due to some recent events on social media. To read the blog click here To become a show patreon...

059 Talking About The Best Exercise For Back Pain with Prof Jill Hayden

20 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In this months show Adam and Greg talk to Prof Jill Hayden about her recent publications on the effects of exercise for chronic low back pain in which...

Extrasode 10: The Misunderstood Upper Traps

03 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In this months extrasode Adam reads a very old blog of his from 8 years ago about the blaming and demonising of the Upper Trapezius muscle for pain an...

058 Talking About Running Injuries with Dr JF Esculier

23 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In this months show Adam and Greg talk to Dr JF Esculier about his latest systematic review just published that shows many common claims about how to ...

Extrasode 9: Back Pain Sucks

05 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In this extrasode Adam talks about his recent experiences of back pain and radiculopathy and documenting it on social media. WARNING: Strong views, la...

057 Talking About Hypermobility with Kara Gillett

22 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In this month's show, Adam and Greg are joined by Kara Gillett a pilates instructor living with EDS Hypermobility all her life. In this episode, she s...

Extrasode 8: Manual Therapy Demon Strawmen

05 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In this extrasode Adam responds to a couple of editorials recently published in which his past blogs and opinions have been accused of demonising manu...

056 Talking About SExSI Shoulder Strength with Dr Mikkel Clausen

17 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In this months episode, Adam and Greg chat with Dr Mikkel Clausen from University College Copenhagen in Denmark about his recent study looking at the ...

Extrasode 7: Failed Physiotherapy

05 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In this extrasode Adam talks about the common term 'failed physiotherapy', and what, who, and why does physiotherapy fail. To find out more about Reha...

055 Talking About Knee OA and GLA:D with Dr Chris Barton

23 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In this months episode, Adam and Greg chat with Dr Chris Barton from La Trobe University in Melbourne about a recent study looking at the effectivenes...

Extrasode 6: SExSI Strength

04 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In this extrasode Adam talks about a recent study looking at strengthening exercise and shoulder pain and some of the strange and frustrating comments...

054 Talking About Problems With Peer Review With Dr Rod Whiteley

26 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In this months show, Greg and Adam talk with Dr Rod Whiteley about some recent debates about research publishing and the peer-review process. To follo...

Extrasode 5: The Rehab Guru

13 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In this extrasode Adam announces an exciting partnership with Rehab Guru that can benefit NAF regular listeners and their patients. To find out more a...

053 Talking About Exercise And Pain with Prof Bill Vicenzino

25 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In this months show Adam and Greg talk to Prof Bill Vicenzino, once Adam learns how to pronounce it correctly, about the role of exercise has on pain,...

Extrasode 4: Long COVID and Physio

05 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In this months extrasode Adam takes a look at Long COVID what is it, who gets it, and what should we be advising and recommending to those with Long C...

052 Talking About Spinal Flexion…Again

25 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In this month's show Adam and Greg are joined by Prof Tyson Beach from the University of Waterloo in Canada to discuss all things around efficiency an...

Extrasode 3: Debating Manual Therapy with Professor Chad Cook

10 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

This month's extrasode is a little different from usual in that it's a recording of a debate I had with Prof Chad Cook on manual therapy within physio...

051 Talking About Women In Science

22 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In keeping with the recent International Day of Women in Science this month Adam and Greg highlight some of their favourite female clinicians and rese...

Extrasode 2: Why I Hate Manual Therapy

05 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In this extrasode, Adam talks about a subject he loves to hate… that is massage, manipulations and all things manual therapy. Watch out! This one ma...

050 Talking About Strength and Conditioning

21 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode Adam and Greg are joined by Andrew McCauley a physio and strength and conditioning coach to talk all things S&C, getting swole, and ho...

Extrasode 1: Moving Forward

04 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

For 2021 I am doing something new with the NAF with some very short extra episodes or 'extrasodes' released each month, where I give some thoughts and...

2020 PT Podcast Network Holiday Extravaganza

14 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

The gang is all here (except Greg) for another festive dump of holiday cheer! Happy Holidays everyone!!!

048 Talking About Knee Biomechanics

18 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In this month's episode, Adam and Greg are joined by special guest Dr Brad Neal to discuss all things around PFP, anterior knee pain, and the role of ...

047 Talking About Natural History

30 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode Adam and Greg discuss all things in and around natural history and regression to the mean in musculoskeletal conditions. What do thes...

046 Talking About EMGs

25 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In this months episode Greg and Adam discuss all things electromyography within physiotherapy research and clinical practice. What are its pros/cons ...

045 Talking Running Mileage

28 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode Adam and Greg are joined by Dr Max Paquette from the University of Memphis to discuss his recent paper challenging and questioning the...

044 Talking about sham and placebo exercises in rehab!

17 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

So for this month's episode Adam and Greg discuss sham and placebo exercises in rehab. Now this topic is clearly raising lots of questions and doubts...

043 Talking About Lying

17 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode Greg and Adam discuss lying, deceit, and dishonesty but not in the way you may first think. They discuss how our body can often lie t...

042 Talking About Stretching…AGAIN

28 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In this month's episode Adam and Greg talk about a topic that keeps coming up again and again, and that's stretching. They discuss what is stretching...

041 Talking COVID19 for MSK Therapists

11 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode Adam is joined by Dr Andrew 'Drew' Ball from the US who is a Specialist Orthopaedic Physical Therapist, a PhD in Healthcare Managemen...

040 Talking Coronavirus, Manipulations, and Online Consultations

24 Mar 2020

Contributed by Lukas

***WARNING: Explicit content*** This episode on cervical manipulation was recorded a few weeks before the current coronavirus pandemic really took ...

040 Talking Coronavirus, Manipulations, and Online Consultations

24 Mar 2020

Contributed by Lukas

***WARNING: Explicit content*** This episode on cervical manipulation was recorded a few weeks before the current coronavirus pandemic really took ...

039 Talking About Minimal Effective Dose

14 Jan 2020

Contributed by Lukas

***WARNING: Explicit content*** In this episode Adam and Greg talk all things dosage. What is the minimal effective dose to get stronger, more flex...

038 Talking About Spinal Flexion When Lifting

09 Dec 2019

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode Greg and Adam discuss an always controversial topic: Bending when lifting. Should we keep our backs straight when picking things up? I...

037 Talking About Unstable Pelvises

25 Oct 2019

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode Adam gets stood up by Greg but manages to find a last-minute guest to fill his shoes. In this podcast Adam talks with Amy Eicher who h...

036 Talking About Stretching

23 Sep 2019

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode Adam and Greg dive deep into a topic that is surrounded by many myths, misconceptions, and uncertainty; that is the world or stretchi...

035 Taking About Pain Education

20 Aug 2019

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Adam interrupts Greg's holiday to talk about pain education after some recent research has shown it may not be as good at helping re...

034 Talking About Motor Control and Motor Accidents

20 Jul 2019

Contributed by Lukas

In this slightly delayed episode due to some unforeseen circumstances Adam and Greg discuss the concept of motor control exercises which are popular ...

033 Talking About Workload Ratios and Injury Risk

17 Jun 2019

Contributed by Lukas

***WARNING: Explicit content*** In this episode Adam and Greg talk about the Acute to Chronic Workload Ratio (ACWR) and its role on injury risk. Do...

032 Talking About GLAD and LSD

26 May 2019

Contributed by Lukas

***WARNING: Explicit content*** In this episode Greg and Adam discuss the Good Living with Arthritis Denmark commonly referred to as the GLAD progr...

031 Talking About Neural Flossing, Gliding, and Sliding

21 Apr 2019

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode Adam and Greg discuss the commonly used neural dynamic tests and treatments. They discuss their plausibility and effectiveness. Do th...

030 Talking About Ethics and Effect Sizes

15 Mar 2019

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode Adam and Greg discuss some of the issues and concerns they have in practicing ethically as evidence-based physios and earning an inco...

029 Talking About Avoid or Expose

13 Feb 2019

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode Greg and Adam discuss the issues around the when and why to push into pain or not. They also discuss the role of exercise to help wit...

028 Talking With The NEW Co Host

14 Jan 2019

Contributed by Lukas

So Erik's gone and left the NAF, and Adam has gone and found a new co-host! Find out who this is, and what they have to say about psoas release, pain ...

2018 PT Podcast Network Holiday Extravaganza

11 Dec 2018

Contributed by Lukas

That's right everyone! It's that time of year again! All the PT Podcast Network voices (except for Adam) have gathered together to bring you some podc...

026 Talking About Big Rs

16 Oct 2018

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode Erik and Adam discuss their recent attendance to The Big Rs in Manchester and some of the points raised around exercise as a treatment...

025 Talking About Simple Solutions

21 Aug 2018

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode Adam and Erik talk about their upcoming course in Washington DC on September 22-23, 2018 and what you can expect. They also discuss wh...

024 Talking Ankle Sprains and Hating Exercise

24 Jul 2018

Contributed by Lukas

After Erik stops talking about airline production lines we finally get to talking about some guidelines for ankle sprains just released in the BJSM th...

023 Talking About Language

27 Jun 2018

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode Adam and Erik discuss the use of language and words we often use as physios. Are words harmful to our patients, do we have to avoid th...

022 Talking Orthopaedic Relations and Communications

03 May 2018

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode Adam and Erik discuss some issues that can often occur between orthopaedic surgeons and physios due to lack of communication, trust, o...

021 Talking Jet Lag and Symptom Modification

02 Apr 2018

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode Adam is trying his hardest to stay awake after some serious jet lag from his trip down under, but eventually he gets around to talking...

020 Talking Tendons

15 Feb 2018

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode Erik and Adam discuss tendons and the issues they have. Is the continuum model any good? Is any tendinopathy model any good? Is loadin...

019 Talking About the Art of Science

26 Jan 2018

Contributed by Lukas

In the first NAF of 2018 Adam and Erik are joined by special guest Nick Tumminello to discuss the application of science in training and physiotherapy...

018 Talking Reasoning, Responsibility, and Reform!

05 Dec 2017

Contributed by Lukas

In this podcast Adam and Erik discuss what the future may hold for our profession and if physios can be trusted with truly autonomous first contact pr...

017_Talking_Placebo_and_Experience

28 Oct 2017

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode Erik gets confused but we eventually discuss the placebo effect and how it effects everything we do with patients. But the question is...

016 Talking Doppler Effects and New Graduate Training

22 Sep 2017

Contributed by Lukas

In this show Adam and Erik get their science geek on discussing Doppler effects. Then get to talking about what is and isn't important for a new gradu...

015 Talking Manual Therapy and Internal Moments

27 Aug 2017

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode Adam and Erik discuss why some find it hard to separate their feelings and emotions from things such as manual therapy and exercise, a...

014 The Rebirth

23 Jul 2017

Contributed by Lukas

We're alive!!! The NAF is back and we are rocking a new, revamped, sexy format. Be prepared for some surprise announcements, a new co-host, and as usu...

Holiday Extravaganza 2016

11 Dec 2016

Contributed by Lukas

The PT Podcast Network crew are here to spread some holiday cheer with the annual PT Podcast Network Extravaganza! They talk Jedis, rectums, Festivus,...

013 Talking Passive Treatments and Adjuncts with Jack and Rob

17 Apr 2016

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode Adam talks with the hosts of the Physio Natters podcast Jack March and Rob Tyre about their recent podcast on adjuncts in physiotherap...

012 Talking Scapulae with Dr Chris Littlewood and Dr Filip Struyf

13 Mar 2016

Contributed by Lukas

In this our first anniversary episode of the NAF we talk with Chris and Filip around the notorious, infamous and debatable subject of Scapula Dyskines...

011 Talking Injury Prevention with Dr Tim Gabbett

14 Feb 2016

Contributed by Lukas

In this month's podcast Adam talks with Dr Tim Gabbett about injury prevention in sports. He discusses Dr Gabbett’s recent paper in the British Jour...

010 Talking Posture, Pain, Stretching, and Mooses with Greg Lehman

10 Jan 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Happy New Year. We start 2016 on the NAF with a bang, talking with the well-known physio/chiro/researcher/sceptic Greg Lehman. In this episode we fin...

Holiday Extravaganza

14 Dec 2015

Contributed by Lukas

It's that time of year again and the PT Podcast Network crew are in the holiday spirit! The gang got together, as best they can scattered across the w...

008 Talking Policy and Procedures with Steve Tolan

22 Nov 2015

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode Adam talks with Steve Tolan, Head of Practice of the UK professional body for physiotherapists the CSP. He asks Steve what the CSP doe...

007 Talking Wobbly Shoulders with Anju Jaggi

25 Oct 2015

Contributed by Lukas

In this month’s episode Adam talks with shoulder specialist Anju Jaggi about shoulder instability, in particular the complex multi-directional non t...

006 Talking Pain and the Brain with Mick Thacker

27 Sep 2015

Contributed by Lukas

After a month away Adam comes back with a bang! In this episode he talks with the well-known and respected Dr Mick Thacker about pain, the brain, and ...